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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,870.99, 148,305.24 and 23,991.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,870.99, 148,305.24 and 23,991.75 is: 35,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,870.99 : 148,305.24 = 23,991.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,870.99/148,305.24 = 23,991.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,870.99x = 148,305.24 × 23,991.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,870.99x = 3,558,102,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,102,241.77/98,870.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,987.32

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